Mealtime with the family has always been a highlight for me. Not necessarily the eating of food although I like it, but the fellowship taking place around the table is what I love. It’s an opportunity to hear what is going on in each other’s lives, talk about topics of interest, ask questions, laugh, discuss … [Read more…]

The first time I ever felt like God “gave” me a life verse, I was on my first international missions trip to the Central American country of Belize. After praying about it for almost three years, I knew without a doubt God had tapped me on the shoulder and said this was the time I … [Read more…]

Yes I am one of “those” moms. The kind that have their kids passwords to social websites and check frequently to ensure that content is appropriate. But the other night on one of my checks I saw a message to my daughter that I didn’t expect. “I wish I had made a better first impression … [Read more…]

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. ~Micah 6:8 NIV Walk humbly. Over a year ago, I ask God to unpack humility for me. He requires it and I want to … [Read more…]

We’ve been following the Israelites around in the wilderness for 40 years in our Chronological Bible reading. Well, we’ve not actually been following them for 40 years; we’ve just been reading about them wandering in the wilderness since February 6th! Yesterday, March 25th, we crossed the Jordan and entered the Promised Land with the Israelites … [Read more…]

Can we say “Welcome Spring!” How I love it! Doesn’t it automatically cause you to think of family grill outs, planting your gardens, riding bikes, the coolness of the mornings… oh I just love it! Well part of our spring consists of revamping… you ask, what are you revamping? Anything and everything! We see it … [Read more…]

“…they set out…to go to Canaan. But…they settled there (in Haran.”) Gen. 11:31 The word settle is an intriguing word. Its meaning is determined by the context in which it is used. Terah’s plan was to leave Ur and journey with his family to Canaan. Along the way that plan changed and he stopped at … [Read more…]

I was so grateful when I came across Psalm 37:3. In the translation called the English Standard Version (ESV) it says, “Trust in the Lord, and do good: dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.” I was in the midst of a parenting situation and was in over my head again and realized God was … [Read more…]

This is my second year, along with many other women at Long Hollow, to read through the Bible chronologically. It is so exciting to read God’s story from Genesis to Revelation and see God’s activity in the lives of mankind. Each time I read His story, I learn more about Him and His amazing grace … [Read more…]

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and while most of us won’t celebrate by going to the “pub”, there are still several ways to enjoy this colorful, festive day! Whether you’re getting together with friends or hanging out with your family, why not take this opportunity to talk about the things that make you consider yourself … [Read more…]